As a Bioinformatics Business Analyst, you will play a key role in shaping the future of bioinformatics platforms by aligning scientific and public health objectives with technical implementation. Your deep understanding of bioinformatics workflows and data types will inform the development of robust, scalable solutions that serve critical mission goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Translate complex scientific and operational needs into clear, actionable requirements using a strong foundation in bioinformatics
- Collaborate with product managers, architects, and engineering teams to define platform capabilities, roadmaps, and feature development
- Elicit and document user stories, use cases, and acceptance criteria for bioinformatics tools and data platforms
- Lead cross-functional coordination between data science, engineering, cloud, and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless delivery
- Participate in Agile processes including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and PI planning to manage priorities and dependencies
- Support platform governance by defining success metrics, KPIs, and outcomes tied to mission objectives
- Facilitate technical discussions to connect bioinformatics requirements with implementable engineering solutions
- Track requirement progress and delivery using tools such as Azure DevOps or Jira
- Contribute to stakeholder briefings, product demonstrations, and user engagement initiatives to drive platform adoption
Qualifications
Candidates should hold a Master’s degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biomedical Informatics, or Genomics and bring at least two years of experience analyzing bioinformatics workflows, including genomics, sequencing pipelines, and surveillance analytics. Familiarity with both front-end and back-end development technologies—such as SQL, NoSQL databases, and interactive web interfaces—is essential. Experience in Agile, Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe environments is required, along with the ability to lead stakeholder discussions and translate technical needs into implementation steps.
Preferred Background
- Experience in public health, life sciences, or research-focused settings
- Familiarity with the systems development lifecycle and modern data platform architectures
- Proficiency in modeling business processes using structured techniques such as use-case scenarios
- Knowledge of cloud-based data platforms and big data analytics in bioinformatics contexts
- A Doctorate in a relevant field or certification in Agile/SAFe methodologies
Work Environment
This role is based in Atlanta, GA, with an onsite work model that supports in-person collaboration when needed. The organization values flexibility and teamwork, enabling effective engagement across technical and scientific stakeholders. Full-time and part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health, financial, retirement, paid leave, and professional development programs such as tuition assistance. Recognition programs celebrate performance and alignment with organizational values.
Commitment to Inclusion
We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Our culture centers on people, collaboration, and delivering meaningful impact through innovative technology solutions.
